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Obituary

We're sad to hear that legendary makeup artist Dick Smith passed away this morning, Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the age of 92. Smith's interest in makeup began as an undergraduate at Yale University where he discovered stage makeup.

We're sad to learn that producer/executive Robert Halmi, Sr. passed away yesterday, on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the age of 90 in New York City. Halmi moved to the United States from his native Hungary in 1950 and soon found work as a photographer for Life magazine.

We're sad to hear that Producer/Director Bill Davis passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the age of 81. Davis began his career at the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) and became a television director during the medium's infancy.

We're sad to hear of the passing of Ruby Dee, who died yesterday at the age of 91. Dee started out in show business as a feature film and Broadway actress, and soon won roles on the small screen, as well.

We're sad to hear that Nancy Malone passed away on May 8, 2014 in City of Hope in Duarte, California from complications caused by leukemia. She was 79. Malone was an industry quadruple threat - actress, producer, director, and executive.